Jordan Clarkson erupted for 40 points off the bench as the Utah Jazz overpowered the Philadelphia 76ers 134-123 in the NBA’s clash of the conference leaders on Monday.
Clarkson produced a dazzling display of long-range shooting, making eight of 13 attempts from beyond the arc as Utah overturned an early double-digit deficit to score a convincing win at Salt Lake City’s Vivint Arena.
🎷 40 PTS, 8 3PM for @JordanClarksons
🎷 1st UTA player w/ 8 3s off the benchJordan Clarkson leads the @utahjazz to their 19th win in 20 games! pic.twitter.com/If51imbBsx
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2021
Utah talisman Donovan Mitchell finished with 24 points while Australian veteran Joe Ingles delivered 20.
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